Family Marks 11 Years Since Utah Woman's Disappearance

Elizabeth Salgado vanished in 2015, and her body was found three years later, but the case remains unsolved.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 9:50pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a personal item or clue related to the Elizabeth Salgado case, dramatically lit with a harsh flash against a dark background, conveying the gritty, investigative nature of this unsolved crime.The search for answers in the unsolved disappearance of Elizabeth Salgado continues over a decade later.Provo Today

Elizabeth Salgado, a 26-year-old woman, disappeared in Provo, Utah in 2015 after attending classes at a local language school. Her body was discovered in 2018, but the case has never led to an arrest. Her family continues to plead for answers and justice, as the 11-year anniversary of her disappearance approaches.

Why it matters

The unsolved disappearance and death of Elizabeth Salgado has left her family devastated and searching for closure. The case highlights the challenges law enforcement can face in solving cold cases, even with new evidence, and the ongoing trauma experienced by families of missing persons.

The details

Elizabeth Salgado had been in Utah for just 18 days when she vanished after finishing classes at a language school near 400 West and Center Street in Provo in 2015. Her family searched for three years before her remains were discovered in Hobble Creek Canyon in 2018. Despite the discovery, the case has never led to an arrest, leaving the family still pleading for answers and justice.

  • Elizabeth Salgado disappeared in April 2015.
  • Her remains were discovered in May 2018.
  • April 2026 marks the 11-year anniversary of her disappearance.

The players

Elizabeth Elena Laguna Salgado

A 26-year-old woman who disappeared in Provo, Utah in 2015 after attending classes at a local language school. Her remains were discovered in 2018, but the case remains unsolved.

Rosemberg Salgado

Elizabeth Salgado's uncle, who continues to plead for answers and justice in her unsolved case.

Utah County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency investigating Elizabeth Salgado's disappearance and death, which remains an open case.

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What they’re saying

“We deserve answers.”

— Rosemberg Salgado, Elizabeth Salgado's uncle

“It's very painful. Every year that goes by, not knowing what happened to our niece.”

— Rosemberg Salgado, Elizabeth Salgado's uncle

“We have so much faith, and I feel like the Lord at any time, any day … we're waiting for that miracle to happen.”

— Rosemberg Salgado, Elizabeth Salgado's uncle

What’s next

Investigators are again urging anyone who met Elizabeth Salgado during her short time in Utah, or who may have seen a woman matching her description in April 2015, to contact the Utah County Sheriff's Office.

The takeaway

The unsolved disappearance and death of Elizabeth Salgado has left her family searching for closure and justice for over a decade. This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in solving cold cases, even with new evidence, and the lasting trauma experienced by families of missing persons.